How to wear a white summer dress in fall
No white after Labor Day? Think again. Call us crazy, but we think if you invest in an item you love, you should be able to wear it all year round. With this in mind, we tracked down some of our favourite influencers to see how they styled their white summer dresses come colder weather. From classic to unexpected pairings, this is how to wear a white dress in the fall.
1. Layer with a sweater
For date night or a dressed-up evening on the town, follow in the chic footsteps of influencer Jaime Xie and pair your white dress with an off-white sweater and heels.
Sanctuary
Halley Cable-Knit Sweater White
$79.00
Anthropologie
-60%
Rebecca Taylor
Taryn Knit Top in Cream at Nordstrom, Size Medium White
$132.00
$330.00
Nordstrom
2. Choose a long-sleeved maxi style
Like Golestaneh Mayer-Uellner in her stunning Zimmermann maxi dress, opt for longer sleeves and ankle-reaching lengths for the cooler months.
Sportmax
Operoso Midi Dress - Black
$456.41
Italist
Off-white
Cut-Out Ribbed Cotton Bodysuit - Black
$477.31
Italist
Forte_Forte
Contrast Trim Shirt - Cream White
$323.73
Italist
Rotate
Sequin-Embellished Mesh Dress - Cream White
$227.22
Italist
Follow in the eternally cool lead of Danish influencer Pernille Teisbaek and accessorize your white summer dress with edge black accessories, like her Bottega Veneta heels and bag.
Jeffrey Campbell
Fluxx Kitten Heels Black
$155.00
Anthropologie
Silent D
Bonnie Kitten Heel Mules Black
$150.00
Anthropologie
Marc Fisher
Calynna Suede Kitten-Heel Pumps Black
$140.00
Neiman Marcus
-50%
Staud
55mm Sebastian Satin Slingback Pumps Black
$237.49
$475.00
Neiman Marcus
Cool girl Linda Tol styles her summery white dress with an oversized black blazer and chunky knee-high boots, a perfect combination for fall.
Adtec
12 Harness Boots in Black at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$134.00
Nordstrom
Naturalizer
Jessie Knee High Riding Boot in Black Leather at Nordstrom Rack, Size 7.5
$109.97
Nordstrom Rack
Matisse Footwear
Autumn Engineer Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7
$125.00
Nordstrom
-14%
Andrea
Womens Buckled Ankle Strap High Boot In Burgundy White
$125.00
$145.00
ShopSimon
5. Keep cozy in a beige trench
The Princess of Thailand Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya looks ever so chic in a beige trench coat and Dior bag outside the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week.
Pilcro
100% Cotton Double-Breasted Trench Coat Jacket Beige
$188.00
Anthropologie
Vince
Utility Trench Coat Beige
$314.99
Rue La La
Avec Les Filles
Long Trench Coat Jacket Beige
$188.00
Anthropologie
Mango
Cotton Blend Trench Coat in Beige at Nordstrom, Size X-Small/small
$349.99
Nordstrom
6. Leather love
Haven’t you heard? Leather is in. Follow in the footsteps of French it-girl Jeanne Damas and transition your white dress for autumn with the help of a leather jacket.
-36%
Via Spiga
Tie Belt Snap Front Faux Leather Jacket in Cognac at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Large
$179.99
$280.00
Nordstrom
Coccinelle
Crossbody Bag - Black
$283.03
Italist
-31%
Cole Haan
Womens Belted Asymmetrical Zip Front Twill Coat - Black Size 14
$259.95
$378.00
Cole Haan
Coccinelle
Arlettis Crossbody Bag - Black
$283.03
Italist
7. With tall knee-high boots
While sandals are the obvious summer choice for a white dress, the style looks equally as chic with a more unexpected option: tall black boots. See German influencer Leonie Hanne for proof.
Schutz
Maryana Snake-Print Leather Knee Boots Black
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
Stuart Weitzman
Celia Boot - Black
$363.18
Italist
-49%
Stuart Weitzman
Womens Black Suede With Elastic Back Heel Knee High Boot
$380.00
$750.00
LUX LAIR
Schutz
85mm Raffaela Leather Over-The-Knee Boots Black
$398.00
Neiman Marcus
